Billy Talent II
Finally after a long wait -Â Toronto based band Billy Talent has released a new collection of songs. On the aptly named “II”, the band delivers what fans of the previous release appreciated. Songs that have received some airplay are “Red Flag” and “Devil in a Midnight Mass”. Although these straight ahead rock tunes re-introduce us nicely into the Billy Talent sound, there are many other tracks worth checking out. The syrupy elements of “Pins and Needles” and “Surrender” should give both attention on the old school commercial infested radio stations. In contrast, “Burn the Evidence” crunches and forces itself ahead with the signature sound once again. There’s something to be said for the interweaving of screaming background vocals of Ian D’Sa and pressing nasal tone of Benjamin Kowalewicz wrecklessly wrenching his way through with a sense of intention.